http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/60458.aspxTue, 15 Nov 2011 10:10:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:60458RaunekkWorking on a ship can involve a substantial amount of risk to a seafarer's life. Numerous hazardous agents on a ship can be risky and even life threatening. So what should be done in case of an injured or ill sailor onboard a ship that is far away from the shore... and the nearest hospital? Getting injured or becoming chronically ill aboard...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/57510.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 22:47:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57510Chief Engineer Mohit SanguriThe main engine and the steering engine are located aft and far from the bridge and controlled by a maze of wires, pipes, machines, and electronic devices. Prior to entering a port and departing the port, these control systems have to be tested to ensure they are working properly and are effective. Control Tests The ship is controlled from the brid...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/58133.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 21:30:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:58133Chief Engineer Mohit SanguriAfter the ship is out of the port limits and the pilot has gone, the marine engineers have a lot of work to do - from adjusting the main engine revs to run at maximum possible load as per the weather to starting the fresh water generator, etc. The complete plant has to be set up to run optimally. Pilot on Board: What it Means When cargo operati...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/60604.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 21:05:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:60604Willie ScottThere are a number of reasons for starting and reversing problems in marine engines. This malfunction is one of the most frightening and dangerous situations to encounter when maneuvering a ships main diesel engine, but it can be avoided through regular maintenance of the air start components. A ship’s main marine diesel engine is started on compre...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/68586.aspxSat, 12 Nov 2011 21:38:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:68586Willie ScottIn a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient transmission of the engine’s power to the propeller and ensuring the control of torque and propeller shaft alignment from the thrust block to the stern tube. The thrust block is also known as the "...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/86980.aspxThu, 10 Nov 2011 21:19:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:86980Chief Engineer Mohit SanguriThis article discusses how the negative effects of complacency and routinization lead to marine accidents. To avoid this situation, many shipping companies are formally recognizing the importance of a Safety Management System for shipboard jobs. Safety is a matter of prime concern to the shipping industry today. Statistics have shown that a large p...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/116049.aspxThu, 10 Nov 2011 18:01:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:116049Willie ScottThe Occidental Piper Alpha was built at McDermott’s Offshore Construction Yard, starting production as an oil production platform in the North Sea in 1976 and was later upgraded to also process gas. In July 1988 she suffered a gas explosion resulting in the death of 167 crewmen. Only 62 survived. Next up: ► Slide 1 of 17 The Piper Alph...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/66786.aspxThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:15:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:66786Willie ScottWhen preparing for a voyage ships take on fresh water which is supplemented throughout the voyage by water making plants. Fresh water is used in motorships as an engine component cooling medium, but steamships use only the distilled water produced by the water-making plant for boiler feed make-up. When I was a lad at sea many years ago, I sailed on...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/53228.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 02:08:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53228Willie ScottEngineroom watch keeping duties include the estimate of component temperatures using the sense of touch. Engineers can rely on this as well as instruments and gauges in checking equipment such as relief valves, and air start valves for leakage or incorrect operation. In the previous article we discussed the duties of a watch-keeping engineer taking...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/53206.aspxMon, 07 Nov 2011 03:16:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53206Willie ScottThe use of lubricants and lubricant parameters on ships is an important role managed by the main engine lube oil system. 
This consists of a pump that pressurizes the oil, circulating it through a set of filters and a cooler before distribution to all the moving components of the diesel engine Next up: An Overview of the Properties of Lubr...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/53560.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 21:07:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53560Willie ScottWatch-keepers must be familiar not only with the main engine components, but also with the location of all the engine room auxiliaries&#59; switchboard, lube oil, jacket and seawater circ pumps and relevant coolers, generators, air compressors and vessels, shaft tunnel bearings, and stern gland. Layout of Engineroom Auxiliaries The experienced ship...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/126358.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 18:37:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126358FrederickThe Royal Canadian Navy is the maritime or naval force of Canada. It was been founded in 1910, and Canada has been a member of NATO since 1949. This article showcases the historical accomplishments of the RCN. Canada is a country located in the northern part of the continent of North America. Its naval forces have both domestic and international ro...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/50147.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 03:32:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50147Willie ScottThere are several common reasons for high exhaust temperatures in marine diesel engines, but MOST causes can be attributed to a scavenge fire and/or a defective fuel valve, both of which are caused by a fuel system fault. Articles here at Bright Hub have previously examined the fuel combustion process of marine diesel engines along with the var...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/126311.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 22:42:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126311vishalseafarerWhat was the first floating vessel made of? Who discovered the submarine? Which is the world's most luxurious ship? Are these questions intriguing you? Take this quiz and have fun learning a lot of things that you did not know about marine history and how it evolved over the years. Marine Histoy - A Brief Introduction Floating v...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/126304.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 20:21:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126304vishalseafarerShips come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this guide, you can learn about how the basic parts of ships have evolved over the centuries. Evolution of Ships over Time From floating vessels made of wood to ultra-modern cruise ships, the evolution in desig...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/126113.aspxThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:47:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126113Willie ScottNumerous different ships systems and controls being maintained by engineer officers are used on all types of vessels today. These consist of engine room systems such as lube oil, fuel oil, and seawater, along with deck officer's roles such as cargo recording and navigation. Management of the Various Systems Within the Engine Room and Deck Depar...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/126108.aspxWed, 26 Oct 2011 21:12:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126108Willie ScottEngineer Officers gain experience through looking after the ship’s main engines during their watch and by checking, maintaining, and repairing the numerous components of the engine room. Their experience in marine engineering can be accessed through taking the following nautical trivia quiz. Marine engineering is a vast subject; I served my a...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/54036.aspxSat, 24 Sep 2011 16:23:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54036KennethSleightGet a clear picture of the bottom platform on the engine room of a ship Introduction We have been reading a lot about the engine room of the ship and layout of components on various platform. We have also learnt about the engine control room . In this article we will take a look at the engine room platforms in a serial order starting from the botto...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/124802.aspxThu, 22 Sep 2011 04:21:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124802AndrewTannerThe Pacific Theater of the Second World War involved some of the largest and most costly naval battles and amphibious assaults in all of human history. Here is a selection of Bright Hub articles that cover the most significant aspects of the War in the Pacific, from naval design to key battles. Although the roots of the Pacific war go back to the e...http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/124799.aspxWed, 21 Sep 2011 22:52:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124799AndrewTannerWorld War II was fought hardest in Europe. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in a bitter conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945. Battles in the air and at sea changed the course of history, and here are some of the most important related battles, equipment, and simulations from and about WW II. Overview of the European Theater of World War II The...